Logan
Thompson
G · WSH · Elite
- PAL
- 99
- WAR
- 9.6
- Value
- 98
- SV%
- .912
2025-26№ 1 / 98
Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Logan Thompson
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : R
Born : February 24, 1997 · Calgary, Canada
Contract : $5,850,000 · 2025-26 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $5,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3.20 | .888 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 58 | 31 | 21 | 2.44 | .912 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 43 | 31 | 6 | 2.49 | .910 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 46 | 25 | 14 | 2.70 | .908 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 37 | 21 | 13 | 2.65 | .915 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 10 | 5 | 2.68 | .914 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | — | — | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 215 | 124 | 63 | 2.60 | .910 | 10 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2.41 | .917 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Vegas Golden Knights | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2.35 | .921 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 14 | 7 | 7 | 2.40 | .918 | 0 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2022-23
Logan Thompson: our analysis
2025-26 season: 58 GP, 31 W, 21 L, .912 SV%, 2.44 GAA, 4 SO. WAR 9.6 (1st of 98) · PAL 99, elite.
In 2025-26, Logan Thompson, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 99 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 9.6 ranks 1st among 98 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: efficiency (99, among the best in the league), impact (99, among the best in the league) and workload (96, among the best in the league).
GSAx: +40.4 (goals saved above expected).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 95; his WAR went from 6.1 to 9.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 98 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Logan Thompson's story
Growing up in Calgary, Logan Thompson moved through Alberta's youth and junior ranks before establishing himself in the WHL with the Brandon Wheat Kings, where he backed up during the team's 2016 championship run. Early stops between the AJHL and WHL set the stage for a non‑traditional route to pro hockey.
Instead of immediate entry to the NHL, Thompson spent a season at Brock University in 2018‑19 and earned top rookie and goaltender honours in the OUA after an excellent year. He then transitioned to the professional ranks via short ECHL and AHL stints with Adirondack, South Carolina and Binghamton, followed by a one‑year contract with Hershey. Those minor‑league reps culminated in an NHL entry‑level deal with Vegas in July 2020.
Thompson impressed in the AHL with Henderson, collecting Goaltender of the Month distinctions and winning the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Award as the AHL's top netminder in 2021. His NHL debut came in March 2021, and by January 2022 he became the first former U Sports goalie to start an NHL game since 1990. Elevated to Vegas' starting role for 2022‑23, he earned an All‑Star selection and was part of the Golden Knights' Stanley Cup‑winning group that season, despite missing time to injuries.
After the 2023‑24 campaign Thompson requested a fresh opportunity and was traded to Washington during the 2024 draft; there he established himself as the Capitals' starter and later signed a six‑year extension. Internationally, Thompson represented Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, taking silver, and was named to the Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games, where he started at least one group‑stage game.
Thompson's profile is shaped by persistence and development across multiple levels. Years spent in university, the ECHL and the AHL honed his technique and consistency, enabling him to assume heavy workloads when called upon in the NHL. His career reads as the product of steady improvement rather than quick ascension, with reliability and the ability to step into a starting role once given sustained opportunity.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 11
- Shots against
- 295
- Saves
- 262
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.8 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.20 in 22-23, +1.64 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 95 → 99
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 29: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
9.6
wins above replacement
1 of 98
PAL Rating
99/ 100
Performance · Elite
1 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
98/ 100
Exceptional value
5.85 M$ · expected PAL 57
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- Efficiency
- 99
- Impact
- 99
- High danger
- 75
- Consistency
- 92
- Workload
- 96
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 9.6 | 99 | 98 | 5.85 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 6.1 | 95 | 98 | 0.77 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.3 | 35 | 42 | 0.77 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.8 | 59 | 58 | 0.77 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
9.6
wins above replacement
6.0 to 13.3 — 90% interval
1 of 98 goalies
+51.0 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +40.4
- Average → replacement
- +10.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 58 | 9.6 | 6.0 to 13.3 | 1/98 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 43 | 6.1 | 3.2 to 11.2 | 4/99 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 46 | 1.3 | -1.3 to 4.0 | 34/98 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 37 | 1.8 | -0.9 to 4.7 | 20/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88852nd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .77937th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 45.5 %48th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.3068th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.1053rd percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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PITLogan Thompson: frequently asked questions
What is Logan Thompson's record in 2026-27?
Logan Thompson has 6 wins in 11 games in 2026-27, with a .888 save percentage and a 3.20 goals-against average.
How old is Logan Thompson?
Logan Thompson is 29 years old: he was born on February 25, 1997.
How tall is Logan Thompson, and how much does he weigh?
Logan Thompson is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Logan Thompson from?
Canada: Logan Thompson was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Logan Thompson play for?
Logan Thompson plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at G, wearing number 48.
Is Logan Thompson injured?
No: Logan Thompson is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Logan Thompson?
Logan Thompson produced 9.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 1st of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 99 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Logan Thompson make?
Logan Thompson earns $5.9M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 98 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Logan Thompson's contract end?
Logan Thompson's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Logan Thompson overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 98 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Logan Thompson a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 1st of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Logan Thompson getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 95 in 2024-25 to 99 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Logan Thompson's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Logan Thompson has 215 games, 124 wins and 10 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 31 wins.
How does Logan Thompson perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Logan Thompson has 14 games and 7 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Logan Thompson?
Jeremy Swayman: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jeremy Swayman's page →What is Logan Thompson's nationality?
Logan Thompson is Canadian. Internationally: Canada: silver medal at the 2022 IIHF World Championship; silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Logan Thompson won?
NHL Rookie of the Month — November 2022 ; AHL Goaltender of the Month — February 2021 ; AHL Goaltender of the Month — March 2021 ; Aldege "Baz" Bastien Memorial Award (AHL's best goaltender) — 2020–21 season ; AHL All-Rookie Team — 2020–21 season ; AHL Pacific Division All-Star Team — 2020–21 season ; OUA West Division All-Rookie — 2018–19 season ; OUA First All-Star Team — 2018–19 season; and more.
How many championships has Logan Thompson won?
2: WHL Championship with the Brandon Wheat Kings — 2016 (as a backup); Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights — 2023 (name engraved on the Cup).
Where did Logan Thompson play before turning pro?
Junior and university: bantam U15 with the Calgary Bisons (AMHL U15), midget U18 with CBHA Blackhawks and Calgary Buffaloes (AMHL), Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) and Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL); university: Brock Badgers (OUA) — 2018–19 season.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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